The real problem with NATO military spending is not underspending by the rest of the members, but the obscene level of overspending by the USA.
The real problem is excessive military spending by the USA
Tag Archives: DND
Diplomacy and dialogue the only sane way forward with North Korea
Canada must promote diplomacy and dialogue between the US and North Korea and condemn continued bellicose threats from both sides.
Take action now to ensure justice is done for Afghan detainees
Only two weeks left to sign e-petition 608 to ensure that the investigation of Afghan abuses has full access to information.
“Unfinished business of the most serious kind. ” – Peggy Mason
Rideau Institute President Peggy Mason renews the call for an independent public inquiry into allegations of Canadian complicity in the transfer-to-torture of Afghan detainees.
‘Killer Robots’ and the Future of War
Amanda Connolly, writing for iPolitics, discusses the potentially disturbing implications of so-called “killer robots” for modern warfare (“‘Killer robots’ could spark violence against Canadians, change global power balances: DND,” iPolitics, 19 July 2015). One of the main arguments used by those supporting the development of lethal autonomous weapons — “killer robots”, to use the popular […]
Close Combat Vehicle problems continue
The Canadian government’s plan to procure Close Combat Vehicles continues to be plagued by problems.